Dance, BFA
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Fine Arts / major
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Program Bulletin
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- School of Performing Arts
Program Contact
- Christine Howe
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Assistant Professor of Practice, Area Chair, Dance
330-972-7948
Overview
The BFA dance major is designed for the student who wishes to pursue professional training in dance through an emphasis in ballet and modern dance techniques. This program offers extensive training in technical, performing, and choreographic skills and is supported by a core of coursework in dance history, pedagogy, and physical analysis.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the B.F.A. program is by audition only. Students begin as probationary dance majors and must:
Complete one year of study with acceptable academic and artistic performance.
Pass the Freshman Jury and Interview to transition into the B.A. in Dance program.
Audition at the end of the sophomore year for acceptance into the B.F.A.
Students must maintain a 2.875 GPA in dance coursework and meet progression requirements in ballet and other technique classes to continue in the program and graduate.
Career Outcomes
The B.F.A in Dance prepares students for performing, graduate studies in performance and choreography, fields related to dance such as arts administration, dance history, physical therapy, dance therapy, dance education, or dance ethnology, as well as teaching in private studios.
Additional Program Information
The University of Akron's School of Dance has everything you would want in a program and will take you to where you want to go in the dance world. What's even better is that you'll feel part of a family during your time here at UA!
Aligned With Excellence - The Akron Advantage
Small class sizes, personalized experiences, and access to the nation’s leaders in dance make UA an incredible place to learn.
National Accreditation
The University of Akron is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, ensuring high academic and artistic standards.
National Association of Schools of Dance
Innovative Relationship with Joffrey Ballet School New York
The University of Akron and the Joffrey Ballet School partner to immerse students in both professional dance and university academics. New York campus dancers train with Joffrey faculty while earning an online B.F.A. in Dance from UA. The Joffrey Akron Intensive offers a summer program at UA that combines dance technique with academic enrichment. During the school year, Joffrey choreographers work with UA dancers on new pieces and training.
Joffrey Akron
Facilities and Performance Spaces
With nine state-of-the-art dance studios featuring advanced sound and lighting technology, dedicated training and recovery spaces, a secure dancers' lounge, the versatile black box Sandefur Theatre, Guzzetta Recital Hall, and the 3,000-seat E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, your dance education receives comprehensive preparation and performance support.
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts HallMeet Our Faculty
Learn from experienced educators and instructors who are dedicated to preparing the next generation of dancers.
